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See all 3 datesThe Blockheads are a British band formed in London in 1974. The group is signed to the label EMI, and its first album, titled Do It Yourself, was released in 1979.
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Profile
- Latest album
- Live in London 1980 (2026)New
- Formed
- 1974 · London
- Label
- EMI
About — The artist
The Blockheads are an English rock band formed in London in 1977. Originally fronted by lead singer Ian Dury as Ian Dury and the Blockheads or Ian and the Blockheads, the band has continued to perform since Dury's death in 2000. As of March 2023 members included Chaz Jankel (guitar and keyboards), Nathan King (bass), Mick Gallagher (keyboards and piano), John Turnbull (vocals and guitar), John Roberts (drums), and Mike Bennett (lead vocals). There is a rolling line-up of saxophonists that includes Gilad Atzmon, Terry Edwards, Dave Lewis, and from time to time, the original sax player, Davey Payne. Between 2000 and 2022, the band's lead vocalist and main lyricist was Derek Hussey.
The band may be best known for their hit singles (recorded with Dury), "What a Waste", "Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick", "Reasons to Be Cheerful, Part 3", and "Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll".
Text adapted from the Wikipedia article “The Blockheads” (en), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Discography
- Do It Yourself 1979
- Laughter 1980
- Warts ’n’ Audience 1991
- Mr Love Pants 1998
- Straight From the Desk 2001
- Ten More Turnips From the Tip 2002
- Live at Rockpalast 1978 2012
- Live in London 1980 2026